SAKHIR, Bahrain — Kimi Antonelli set the pace on Day 2 of the second Formula 1 preseason test at Bahrain Int’l Circuit, with the Mercedes racer heading the timesheets.
World champion Lando Norris had led the way during Thursday’s morning session on a 1 minute 33.453 seconds – but as the times came down further across the afternoon, it was Antonelli who ended the day on top with his effort of 1:32.803.
Oscar Piastri was second quick for McLaren, turning a lap .058 seconds slower than Antonelli.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen was third, while running 139 laps on the day, more than any other driver.
Lewis Hamilton was fourth quick for Ferrari, while Norris ended up fifth.
Nico Hulkenberg was seventh for Audi, while Sergio Perez led the Cadillac team in 14th spot.
As was the case on Day 1, Thursday’s session ended with a practice new race starts light procedure – though there were seemingly issues for Piastri in the closing minutes of Day 2, the Australian pulling over to the side of the track before then getting going again.
